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Which book should I read? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hii, I am trying to get into reading books but don't know what to read. I like programming, tech, DIY stuff and science and would love to read about it.

Which book should I read that is not overwhelming for a begginer like me?

Edit: Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions :)

Books

1984
The Disappearing Spoon
The Tetris Effect
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Prisoner of Trebekistan: A Decade in Jeopardy!
Immune
The Murderbot Diaries
Children of Time
Neuromancer
Bobyverse Series
Project Hail Mary

Authors

Mary Roach
Marthe Wells

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I think any of the books Mary Roach would suit you. They are easy to read, yet are brimming with science explained in a fascinating and unintimidating way.

Her book Stiff is prolly my favorite. It explains what happens to the body starting with death, and covers medical, forensic, and funerary subjects (among others). Fascinating.